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Newspaper

New York Times

Location

New York, New York, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1908

Page

5

Georgia Enjoys Its Last Drink Prohibition Takes Effect

Special to The New York Times reports Georgia ending alcohol sales at midnight as Prohibition begins. Crowds gather in Atlanta saloons for last drinks while churches mark the start with prayer and ceremonies. enforcement questions spark legal moves. Governor and local officials weigh constitutional challenges amid widespread liquor stockpiling.

New York Times Atdlanay Ga Goorsia John Barleycorn Rim Atlanta Court Prohibition Micah Repist’ Tabernacle Wesley Avs Vigditn

Free Beer in Oklahoma Stirs crowds at New Staite Brewery

A crowd of several hundred gathered as 2,300 barrels of beer were emptied from the New Staite Brewery. Police stopped the rush and blocked further distribution amid ongoing prohibition enforcement and Gov. Haskell’s stance against amnesty for indictments.

Steei New Kore Times Oklahoma CEE Oi Haskell Ciuc Ingian ‘Legritery Psides Ier Menor Witsitow Eds Orgs

Tributes at Judge Whitman Retirement

Judges, lawyers, and District Attorney staff attended General Sessions to bid farewell to Judge Whitman retiring for a new judgeship. Judge Foster opened with praise, others lauded his ability and service. Clarence Day read a resolution by the December Grand Jury expressing high esteem for Judge Whitman.

Whitman General Sessions Foster Fulord Eral Priveti Fleetion

New Year’s Day Voyagers on White Star Inner Adriatic

A list of passengers sailing this afternoon from the White Star Inner Adriatic bound for Southampton via Plymouth and Cherbourg includes Mr and Mrs J Applick Robertson Aldrich Mr and Mrs Frederick J Clemins Mrs James C Crate Mrs M C Cutting Mrs B M Davis Byron P T Elfred Mr and Mrs E Flat EE Henry MekKean Ingersol the Hex Calvin Kuster Mr and Mrs Cagries We Leavitt Baron von Butler Mr and Mrs Arthur Vaughan Thames C Tyson Mr Wilcox Mr and Mrs Co B Wiener Dr and Mrs E R Radmore Mr and Mrs Henry C Palmer Mr and Mrs J C McCoy and R B Mathot.

Adriatic Southampton Plymouth Cherbourg J. Applick Robertson Aldrich Frederick J. Clemins James C. Crate M. C. Cutting Davis Byron Elfred E. Flat EE Henry MekKean Ingersol Calvin Kuster Cagries We Leavitt Baron von Butler Arthur Vaughan Thames Tyson Wilcox Co. B. Wiener E.R. Radmore Henry C. Palmer J. C. McCoy R. B Mathot

Real Estate War Over Central Park West Buildings

Pp D Dumont owner of 292 293 Central Park West filed plans to convert the two apartment houses into business buildings with stores. The dispute began with a stable at 2 West Ninety Street and escalated as neighbors erected large steel fences blocking views. Dumont and H H Darrow faced competition and rent challenges contributing to the shift in use.

Central Park West Eeighty-Ninth Ninetieth Streets West Ninetieth Street Pp. D. Dumont Building Department Sumaet Green Green Iss Ninetieth Street Eighty-ninth Street Seon Duumont H H. Darrow Dumont

Central & Hudson River Railroad Demurrer Upheld

Judge Hough issued a ruling on reargument of the fee demurrer in the New York Central case against a charge of rebates to American Sugar Refining. The court sustained the original findings from 1906, noting the company participated in a filed and published rate and that the offense hinges on unresolved definitions and penalties.

Mough New York Central & Diudson River Railroad Company Ilkins American Sugar Refining Company Hough

Capuzzo Convicted of Second Degree Murder

Giuseppi Capuzzo alias Charles Davis was found guilty of murder in the second degree by a General Sessions jury after two days on the stand denying the charge. He claimed detectives tied a handkerchief around his neck during arrest in Jersey City. Detective Petrosini testified and denied the defendant’s choking claim.

Giuseppi Capuzzo Charles Davis Sophie Keherer West Twenty-second Street Foster Jersey City Central Office Petrosini Police Headquarters Lily Capuzzo

Would-Be Bankrupt Henry Moore Faces Alimony and Debts

Henry G. Moore of Philadelphia seeks bankruptcy with an income of 20 000 a year and admits spending 150 000 in three months. He owes alimony of 885 a month to his ex-wife Charlotte Moore and says 90 000 debts for flowers wine and jewelry. The case, linked to his late father Abraham Snydecker’s 4 million estate, involves a divorce and ongoing alimony litigation as he moves between states. Gertrude, their daughter, inherited 4 000 from a grandfather.

Henry G. Moore Philadelphia Ife Numory Charlotte Moore Pennsylvania Moore New Jersey New York Abraham Snydecker Andrew Moore Wilson Henry Jorge Bischoff Albany Jersey Newberger Engficcker

Mantel for Poe's The Raven Likely goes to Columbia

The Poe mantel that inspired The Raven may be housed at Columbia University or the Hamilton Club of Brooklyn after a bidding contest. William Hemstreet of Brooklyn owns the mantel and has offered it to public institutions. Columbia submitted its application via librarian Charley A Nelson.

Edgar Allan Poe Columbia Gary Hamilton’ Hall Wiliam Hemstreeti Bergen Street Brooklyn Columbia University Hamilton Club University of Virginia Poe Hranklim-Inn Club Literary Organization Philadelphia S. Weir Mitchell Museum of Norwich Free Academy Norwich New York Tres Charley A.nelson Hemstreet Butler Nelson Umbia Eighty- Fourth Street Mr. Hemstreet William Brennan James R. O’ Beirne Wightyfourth Street Amsterdam Avenue Broadway

Prospects of Spring Revival in Glass and Linen Industries

Cleveland reports indicate a busy spring ahead for building trades with the Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America seeing increased inquiry and factory reopenings. Three glass factories resumed, employing over 600 workers as strike issues ease and wage scales spread. Atlas Linen Company, shut recently, will resume operations soon. Lebanon Valley Iron Company posts notices of resumption, with departments set to reopen Monday after weeks idle.

Cleveland Ohio Amalgamated Window Glass Workers of America Mare Tarr Lebanon Penn Lebanon Valley Iron Company

Central Park Ambulance Service Abolished by Commissioner

Public: Necessity, he says. Commissioner Smith declares conditions have changed and that service is needless. Dr. Charles H. Goldsmith, longtime park ambulance surgeon, was replaced as the Central Park ambulance service was discontinued at 6 last night. Goldsmith disputes the figures and says the move is a scheme by enemies in the park staff to end his role. He argues the service remains essential for rapid aid in the park.

Avilde Siete Treasury Leense St. Louis Sixeisa Conimissioner Mulvihill Central Park Charles H. Goldsmith Park Goldsmith Henry Smith Smith Dr. Goldsmith Central Park Ambulance Service Hough Ib Missioner Axl Askeath S.x . Oldsmith

Fragmentary foreign coin counts in unclear ledger note

A mangled OCR fragment references coins and values with unclear totals and names. The text is garbled, showing numbers such as 63,263 and mentions of coins and sums but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities.

Women and Children to Enjoy Fifth Avenue Theatre Vaudeville

Starting Monday January 6 women and children may attend a new beautified Fifth Avenue Theatre in the city center. The venue promises enhanced comfort and convenience and will showcase vaudeville of the highest class for patrons.

Fifth Avenue Theatre

Fragmentary pricing note from unclear source

A garbled line shows prices such as 1.95 2.38 2.85 4.75 85 85 with stray punctuation and digits, making context and item unclear.

Price ranges for various items on West Twenty-third Street

The listing shows former and current price ranges for assorted goods. Included are values from 25 to 2850 dollars across categories, with specific notes noting changes from former prices to new ranges and a street address at West Twenty-third Street.

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